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10/21/2026

According to the American Diabetes Association, over 40 million Americans, or 12% of the population, are living with diabetes. Most family physicians are likely treating multiple patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

Check out this free, on demand learning course from American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians - Innovative Technologies in Type 2 Diabetes: Enhancing Care and Outcomes (https://www.pathlms.com/acofp/courses/120349 )

It’s broken into 11 digestible learning segments with a supporting Clinical Companion tool to support clinicians’ care from initial diagnosis through long-term management and emergency situations.

10/19/2026

Meet the ACOFP-UMW Board of Directors elected at the Annual Meeting in September. These leaders will help guide the organization’s continued growth and collaboration across the Upper Midwest.

In the coming year, the board will focus on advancing the strategic plan, expanding membership, and strengthening programs that provide value to osteopathic family physicians across the region. Their leadership will help build on recent progress and move ACOFP-UMW forward.

10/16/2026

2026 Annual Conference sessions are now available on demand!

Continue your professional development with recordings from select sessions at the ACOFP-UMW 2026 Annual Conference. Explore valuable clinical insights and earn AOA Category 1-A CME credit on your own schedule through our online CME Center.

Access the 2026 Conference Package to take advantage of these educational opportunities while supporting ACOFP-UMW: https://www.thecmecenter.org/item/acofpumw-2026-annual-conference-clinical-essentials-meat-potatoes-osteopathic-family-physicians-794847

10/14/2026

American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians is offering ANOTHER free CME opportunity: Navigating Anticoagulation Transitions

This virtual course examines the complexities of transitioning between anticoagulant therapies, focusing on the clinical judgment and coordination required to maintain safety and effectiveness.

You’ll explore real-world scenarios to navigate risks, tailor decisions to individual patient needs, and incorporate communication strategies, care protocols, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support successful therapy changes.

Start now: https://www.pathlms.com/acofp/courses/119995

10/09/2026

Dementia can be a misunderstood condition and the myths surrounding diagnosis, prevention, and prognosis can delay important conversations.

This blog from the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians separates common misconceptions from current evidence to drive meaningful discussions and timely diagnosis and give family medicine physicians the insights they need to provide the best patient care.

Read more: https://acofp.org/news-and-publications/blogs/acofp-voice/2026/08/20/myths-dementia-cognitive-decline

“Myths Versus Reality of Dementia and Cognitive Decline” is part of an educational blog series about cognitive care. Be sure to flip through the entire series!

10/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ACOFP-UMW Annual Meeting!

From diabetes and GLP-1s to cardiology, menopause and hands-on OMT, this year’s Clinical Essentials program brought physicians back to the fundamentals while exploring new insights and approaches for today’s patient care.

A special thank-you to our outstanding speakers who traveled from across the country to share their expertise, and to ACOFP President Dr. Gregory Cohen for joining us and sharing an update from the national organization.

As we begin our second year as an expanded six-state society, we’re looking forward to building on the momentum and opportunities created over the past year.

10/05/2026

American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians is offering a free CME opportunity: Innovative Technologies in Type 2 Diabetes: Enhancing Care and Outcomes.

Examine the role of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in early Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis and how to apply the data to optimize treatments and therapy, and assess, interpret and apply CGM integration and the latest advancements to personalized diabetes management.

BONUS: This program is free for all healthcare providers regardless of ACOFP membership.

Start the course today: https://www.pathlms.com/acofp/courses/120349

09/30/2026

Obesity is a chronic disease – not a lifestyle choice or lack of willpower! Learn more and access free patient resources from the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians at weightytopics.org

09/28/2026

American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians has launched a cognitive care program to help family medicine physicians diagnose and treat patients with dementia and related conditions. The program is both educational and practical, with resources available to enable confident and compassionate patient care.

Check out the library, which includes a four-part video series, clinical companion guide for osteopathic physicians, a robust blog archive and so much more.
🌐 https://acofp.org/cognitive-care

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West Des Moines, IA
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